ECJ leaves player-loss recovery questions to national courts
Operators face continued uncertainty as national courts determine the consequences of player-loss claims under domestic law.
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Kalshi challenges Minnesota prediction-market ban in court
The case could determine whether Minnesota can enforce its prediction-market restrictions against Kalshi.
PlayCity issues 250 gambling licences in Ukraine in 2025–26
Licence, tax and enforcement figures show the scale of regulated gambling activity in Ukraine.
ANJ launches 'risk zone' campaign on sports betting addiction
The campaign signals heightened responsible-gambling expectations for operators during a high-volume betting period.
Source: ANJ (France)
Malaysia requires identity checks for social media advertisers
Advertisers on covered platforms must verify identities, as Malaysia targets anonymous promotions of illegal gambling and scams.
Indian Gaming Association warns CLARITY Act could affect tribal gaming rights
The bill could affect tribal-state gaming compacts and the reach of state and tribal gambling authority.
COAF plans feedback system for Brazil betting firms’ suspicious-activity reports
Betting firms may receive feedback and quality assessments on reports they submit to Brazil’s financial intelligence authority.
Italy’s online casino market records €285.3m spend in May, up 11%
The figures show operators’ reported May spend, growth and market shares in Italy’s online casino sector.
High Court orders New Lottery Corporation to pay lottery case costs
The costs order adds substantial potential financial consequences to the dismissed lottery licence claims.
Interior Department withdraws opinion supporting UKB claims in Oklahoma
The reversal creates legal uncertainty for the UKB's proposed casino and its effort to enter Oklahoma's gaming market.
CEN publishes voluntary European standard on gambling harm markers
Operators can use the voluntary standard’s nine indicators as a common reference for player-protection monitoring.
Greece proposes wider EEEP powers against illegal gambling
Operators and suppliers in Greece face a possible expansion of EEEP enforcement powers against unlicensed gambling networks.
Illinois lawmakers impose new tax on sports prediction market wagers
Prediction market operators face a transaction tax while the state’s authority over federally regulated platforms remains contested.
Resorts World New York disputes $150 million annual racing payments
The dispute could affect the casino's annual costs and the funding route for New York horse racing.
US lawmakers propose prediction-market trading restrictions for defence personnel
If enacted, the proposal could extend trading restrictions to defence employees using sensitive information that is not classified.
Illinois lawmakers approve $56bn budget with taxes on digital and gaming sectors
The budget includes new taxes on digital and gaming sectors, but the available report does not detail their scope.
Brazilian deputies examine online gambling harms
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies committee hearings examine online gambling's economic and social effects to collect evidence.
South Africa’s NGB warns of illegal gambling scams and fake betting apps
Licensed operators should expect scam apps and platforms to impersonate brands and target South African consumers.
CBF vice-president urges tougher laws against illegal betting operators
Stricter laws could address illegal competition that Brazilian regulated operators say undermines their businesses.
Brazil prosecutor opens inquiry into government betting oversight
The inquiry puts federal betting oversight and public-health provision for problem gambling under scrutiny in Brazil's regulated market.
Nevada court grants preliminary injunction against Polymarket
The preliminary injunction could constrain Polymarket’s event contracts in Nevada, where regulators view them as unauthorised sports wagering.
India records rise in offshore betting adverts after real-money gaming ban
Regulators face more offshore betting advertisements to monitor, with most detected violations occurring online.
Victoria’s gambling regulator examines influencers’ social media content
Influencers and venues face potential enforcement if gambling-related posts breach Victoria’s promotion restrictions.
Delta Corp says GST ruling may favour its casino tax position
The ruling's full text will determine whether Delta Corp's stated tax interpretation applies to the earlier period.
Nevada reports 5% rise in April gambling revenue
The reported revenue growth offers operators and investors a snapshot of Nevada’s gambling market performance.